Special Officer Lewis H. Mickey, Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police

Special Officer Lewis H. Mickey

Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police

End of Watch Friday, March 20, 1925

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Lewis H. Mickey

Special Officer Lewis Mickey was shot and killed while searching a 16-year-old boy he had found hiding in a railroad car at Clovis, New Mexico. The boy was suspected of being involved in a robbery at a store in Mountainair.

As Officer Mickey conducted the search, the boy produced a .32 caliber pistol and opened fire, striking Officer Mickey several times. Despite being mortally wounded, Officer Mickey was able to return fire and killed the suspect.

Officer Mickey was survived by his wife and two young children.

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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Location New Mexico
Weapon Handgun; .32 caliber
Offender Shot and killed

juvenile offender, robbery, trespasser

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Special Officer Mickey,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice as a Law Enforcement Officer. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

March 20, 2025